Is there a way to find out which schools Mermaids do 'training' at?

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OnAScaleOf1to10ItsA7 · 23/12/2018 20:37

Really want to make sure my children's school isn't one of them.

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ToeToToe · 23/12/2018 21:20

Yes, my teens are gender critical. I must admit, I thought of getting DS14 to attend said diversity day, and recording it somehow. I want to know what they're being told - because if it's anything like the Mermaids training session, then we need to know.

Iused2BanOptimist · 23/12/2018 21:13

Anyone got GC teens? They could be excellent spies, record training on their phones and throw in a few tricky questions.
The opportunity to tie the presenter in knots is surely a gift.

ToeToToe · 23/12/2018 21:05

I don't think they've come down to my neck of the woods yet (Kent). But DS is due to have a "Diversity Day" at the end of this academic year - and I will be very interested at who is delivering the training. If it's going to be "boys can have periods too" anti-scientific nonsense - well, let's just say he will have a minor stomach upset that day, and I will raising concerns with the school management. I'm not having him brainwashed by this crap. He is aware of, and laughs, at 'furries', so I think I'm doing ok so far

You should be made aware of any external trainers visiting the school, so just keep an eye on it.

feministfairy · 23/12/2018 21:04

All parents should ask in school.
If the school has Mermaids coming in then Janice Turner's Times article is a great one to give to the Head. And very regrettably (because some of their homophobic bullying materials are great) if Stonewall are involved then parents need to be checking that the school is following safeguarding procedures. Sadly Stonewall now openly employ someone on their trans advisory group who is being investigated for employing a pedophile. Therefore schools need to ensure due diligence and check that anyone from that organisation advising their school has a DBS check.

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OnAScaleOf1to10ItsA7 · 23/12/2018 21:03

Fab, thanks.

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WrathofRancidKlopp · 23/12/2018 21:02

Try this
www.gov.uk/government/publications/equality-and-diversity-grant-funding-lead-schools
Some schools are specifically referring to sex.

bathtimesanity · 23/12/2018 20:51

Just stumbled on this thread- what is 'mermaids?' I'm assuming you don't mean actual fish ones...

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OnAScaleOf1to10ItsA7 · 23/12/2018 20:50

Oh no, don't get specific about localities. I just wondered if they put it up on their own website or something.

I'll just ask my kids' school when it opens again.

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WrathofRancidKlopp · 23/12/2018 20:47

We need to be careful not to out ourselves by announcing local schools.

TeatimeCloud · 23/12/2018 20:46

I don’t know. Maybe ask the school if they are considering it.

WrathofRancidKlopp · 23/12/2018 20:42

Great question, it will help to identify the areas most saturated.

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